According to the buckets I had scattered around the yard and garden we picked up an inch-and-a-half of rain.
Charlotte, 12 miles to the northwest got 3 inches
Leslie, 15 miles to the east got 1.5 inches.
Albion, 20 miles to the south got 1.2 inches.
Moving lumber
Today I hauled 7 sheets of exterior T-11 type plywood. I also brought home 16 sheets of interior paneling.
The lifting hook paid for itself as I squirreled them away on our property. It made my arm just enough longer that I could rest the sheet on my right shoulder and tilt it going through doorways.
Dad also had some massive boards. I found several 12 foot long 1-by-12. He also had a 24" wide by 1" thick by 84" long board in a light colored hardwood like maple.
I will feel quite successful if I can move a load-a-day.
A honest days work and it sounds like to me a treasure hunt :-).
ReplyDeleteWell stored older lumber is so much better than fresh off the truck white wood 2x4's and such.
Priceless gems you have scored Joe
ReplyDeleteI just added on to the back of the house. You describe a LOT of stored wealth!!
ReplyDeleteThat hardwood board makes me very jealous. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!
ReplyDeleteCleaning out my parents home was done under time deadline. So much went to the dump (not even enough time to donate it all).
I have mixed feelings about that now, but I think its for the better? Time will tell. Can't take it with you, is the lesson.